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Bickford Of Ames

2418 Kent Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Assisted Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(515) 233-6000

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,809

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,268
  • Average State Price: $3,689
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Bickford Of Ames Description

    Bickford Of Ames is a large 63 bed community that offers assisted living and is located in Ames, Iowa and is part of the Brickford Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 7 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    7.4
    Bickford Of Ames
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 48 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 6 out of 7 communities in Ames
  • Ranking in State: 438 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.7
    Brickford Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 682 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Some reviewers find the staff unfriendly and feel the facility resembles more of a nursing home than an assisted living.
    • Others praise the facility for its niceness and the helpfulness of the staff.
    • There are positive remarks about the great staff and wonderful facility.
    • One individual expresses disappointment after being offered a job, then denied employment due to strict guidelines, suspecting it was influenced by a relative's prior employment and quick termination.
    • A family shares a stressful experience of being told a family member was accepted, only to have the decision reversed less than 24 hours before the scheduled transfer, criticizing the admissions process.
    • There are complaints about poor communication from admissions leading to wasted time and resources.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Registered Nurse Care Coordination

    Dementia Programming

    Care Coordination

    Therapists

    Medication Administration


    Services

    Assistance With Daily Living

    Caregiver

    Companion Care

    Individualized Service Plans

    Long-Term Care


    Activities

    Life Enrichment

    Concerts

    Church Services

    Spiritual Care

    Daily Activities

    Music


    Community Amenities

    Chaplain Services

    Housekeeping

    Linen And Laundry Service

    Weekly Housekeeping And Trash Removal

    Concierge Services

    Secure Building


    Room Amenities

    Resident Call & Security System

    Wifi

    Telephone

    Cable

    Handicapped Accessible

    Controlled Access


    Dining

    Bread Basket Scratch Kitchen

    Three Homestyle Meals A Day

    Guest Meals

    Dining Experience

    Three Meals Served Daily

    Restaurant-Style Dining


    Transportation

    Transportation Services

    Personalized Transportation


    Pet

    Pet Friendly

    Pets Welcome



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ames which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 65,060 (large town).
    • The average income is $74,389, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 51.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 121 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 202 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 23.0 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 3.48% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 13.23% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 13% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 82% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.22 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.7 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.73 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.26 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.09 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway
    0.8 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.0 miles away
    Wheatsfield Cooperative
    1.7 miles away
    Pammel Grocery
    2.0 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    2.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Edenburn Drive at 27 Schilletter
    0.1 miles away
    Edenburn Drive at 40 Schilletter
    0.2 miles away
    Stotts Road at Edenburn Drive
    0.2 miles away
    Stange Road at Camden Drive Northbound
    0.3 miles away
    Stange Road at Bristol Drive Southbound
    0.3 miles away

    Banks

    Central State Bank Ames
    0.4 miles away
    Bankers Trust
    0.9 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.9 miles away
    First National Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Premier Credit Union
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1.5 miles away
    Story County Medical Center
    10.7 miles away
    Boone County Hospital
    12.2 miles away
    Woodward Resource Center
    18.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    Hy-Vee Drugstore
    1.9 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    2.1 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    2.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Consamus & Hampton Dental Clinic
    1.1 miles away
    Herrick Dental
    1.8 miles away
    5th Street Dental Office
    1.8 miles away
    Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry
    1.9 miles away
    Ames Pediatric Dental
    3.0 miles away

    Parks

    Schilletter-University Village
    0.0 miles away
    The Grove
    0.2 miles away
    Parkview Park
    0.3 miles away
    Ames High Prairie State Preserve
    0.3 miles away
    Somerset
    0.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    North Grand Mall
    0.8 miles away

    Culture

    Lush Auditorium
    1.2 miles away
    Fisher Theater
    1.7 miles away
    Ames City Auditorium
    1.7 miles away
    Outdoor Stage
    16.1 miles away
    Ankeny Art Center
    22.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Salt and Pretzel
    0.3 miles away
    The Cafe
    0.3 miles away
    +39 Restaurant Market Cantina
    0.3 miles away
    Brick City Grill
    0.3 miles away
    El Azteca
    0.4 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a large-sized community with 63 total beds.

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